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Job Opportunity: Staff Nurse at Benenden Hospital
We are currently recruiting for a staff nurse to join our excellent Eye Unit in our CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ hospital located in the heart of Kent. In this role, you will contribute to and deliver organisational aspects of the development strategy, and implement high standards of care following hospital guidelines and protocols, promoting a patient-focused approach.
We are also considering a Nursing Associate for this position, with a salary range of £25,147 - £26,371 per annum. The salary for a Newly Qualified Staff Nurse will be £28,407 for the first 12 months.
About us
At Benenden Hospital, we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to ensure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
* Plan and prepare theatre lists as necessary.
* Accurately enter patient information on IT systems.
* Ensure patient care areas are safe, fit for purpose, and effectively maintained.
* Maintain the safe custody of medications and controlled drugs.
* Supervise junior team members, providing clinical supervision and mentorship.
Skills and experience required
* First level Registered Nurse.
* Ophthalmic experience is desirable but not essential.
* Willingness to undertake Ophthalmic training.
* Assist in Ophthalmic theatre procedures as a scrub nurse or recovery nurse.
* ILS training or willingness to undertake training.
* Excellent organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to support team working in a positive and challenging culture.
* Strong patient-centred approach.
* Sound computer skills.
* Foster a culture of professionalism and a positive team environment.
* Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and ethics in the workplace.
Benefits include
* Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
* Membership to Benenden Health, offering a wide range of benefits, discounts, and activities.
* Excellent Life Assurance.
* Free parking.
* Subsidised eye tests.
* Free Flu vaccinations.
* Subsidised on-site Restaurant.
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”.
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital, which has a long history of caring since its founding in 1907.
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